Ralph Nader / Common DreamsMar 13, 2019
Passengers should never have to board a plane wondering if they'll safely reach their destination. An open letter to Boeing executives. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
DAVID WARREN and JAKE BLEIBERG / The Associated PressFeb 23, 2019
Survivors are unlikely, the sheriff says, referring to the scene as "total devastation." Witnesses say the plane went in nose first. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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The airline opposed a recommendation by the manufacturer to require ultrasonic inspections of certain fan blades within 12 months, saying it needed more time to do the work. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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The Rev. Madison Shockley / TruthdigOct 31, 2014
U.S. right-wingers are fanning a hysteria that could damage the fight against the disease and discriminate against both Africans and African-Americans. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Donald Kaufman / TruthdigJun 11, 2014
The Federal Aviation Administration has given BP energy corporation permission to use drones in Alaska, marking the first time the government agency has allowed commercial drones to fly over American land. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigDec 31, 2013
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Monday that Alaska, Nevada, New York, North Dakota, Texas and Virginia have been selected to host sites for testing the commercial use of drones. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Peter Z. Scheer / TruthdigSep 24, 2013
After deliberating for the better part of a year, a Federal Aviation Administration advisory panel is set to make it possible for you to use your portable gadgets during takeoff and landing. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigMay 3, 2013
President Obama had the opportunity this week to make an irresponsible Congress face the consequences of its own dumb actions. For reasons I cannot fathom, he took a pass. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigDec 22, 2012
Last month, aviation industry executives asked the FAA to disregard concerns about civilian privacy when it comes to the potential future use of drones in domestic airspace. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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The Federal Aviation Administration is preparing to partially shut down its operations and furlough up to 4,000 employees at midnight Friday after Congress could not agree on details in the legislation to extend the agency's authority. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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